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Verizon sending Galaxy S3

Well I received a call from a VZW supervisor asking how has my experience been with the Nexus. I stated that it has locked up a few times but the main thing that upsets me has been the update times. They apologize and say they can send me an S3 if I would like that. I gladly said yes. This is what she said " we are calling customers with the nexus that have been with VZW for more than 10 years because we have received many complaints. We value our customers and want to take care of you." What do you guys think about this
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ihavenewnike said:
Well I received a call from a VZW supervisor asking how has my experience been with the Nexus. I stated that it has locked up a few times but the main thing that upsets me has been the update times. They apologize and say they can send me an S3 if I would like that. I gladly said yes. This is what she said " we are calling customers with the nexus that have been with VZW for more than 10 years because we have received many complaints. We value our customers and want to take care of you." What do you guys think about this
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do you have to send the nexus back? if not, its awesome.

Of course they would have to send the Nexus back. They're not just going to hand you another phone for free. They are going to swap it out!

Yeah I have to send the nexus back. But I was saving up to get a GSM version. Can I use Google talk to use both phones at the same time?
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If your main problem is update times, your experience isn't going to get better with the GS3...
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Good thing you dont have an iphone, they only get updated once a year. You would freak!

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Good thing you dont have an iphone, they only get updated once a year. You would freak!
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its almost like non nexus devices
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El Daddy said:
If your main problem is update times, your experience isn't going to get better with the GS3...
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Well the S3 is getting JB before the Verizon GNex does...
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I think I would have stuck with my Nexus! :victory:

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Well the S3 is getting JB before the Verizon GNex does...
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Ha! Proof? Or are you basing your statement on some blog trying to generate hits?
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El Daddy said:
Ha! Proof? Or are you basing your statement on some blog trying to generate hits?
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probably the international S3

I downgraded from an S3 to a GNexus and let me tell you, that phone is terrible. Its too big and yet it feels like cardboard ready to break at any second. The build quality was **** and the volume buttons felt like they would pop out any second. On top of that the Touchwiz that comes with is on par with low-budget LG phones. I mean the thing wouldn't stop trying to upload my photos to G+ even after i told it 50 times to stop. You can't get rid of the "Wi-Fi available" bull**** and the whole top of notification bar is ful of other retarded **** that I never used, you literally have like 1/2 of the notifications filled with useless crap. The keyboard is also modified to **** it comes with swype which has autocorrect but if you get tired of swype and go back to normal keyboard it suddenly loses its auto-correct. Overall I hated the phone and i'm glad I got the GNexus.

I feel like they may be doing this to try and get rid of nexus updates altogether by offering s3 they can just say Samsung is your problem with the nexus one it hits aosp it really shouldn't take much time to get to the end user I think Verizon is tired of supporting this phone.
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arogon said:
I downgraded from an S3 to a GNexus and let me tell you, that phone is terrible. Its too big and yet it feels like cardboard ready to break at any second. The build quality was **** and the volume buttons felt like they would pop out any second. On top of that the Touchwiz that comes with is on par with low-budget LG phones. I mean the thing wouldn't stop trying to upload my photos to G+ even after i told it 50 times to stop. You can't get rid of the "Wi-Fi available" bull**** and the whole top of notification bar is ful of other retarded **** that I never used, you literally have like 1/2 of the notifications filled with useless crap. The keyboard is also modified to **** it comes with swype which has autocorrect but if you get tired of swype and go back to normal keyboard it suddenly loses its auto-correct. Overall I hated the phone and i'm glad I got the GNexus.
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Love this kind of rants I always plan to make one myself but there's too much to write...still, the touchwiz is pure ****, it looks fugly (mms app?) and breaks some cool features of ICS/JB ...but one thing I like from the samsung firmwares is the super smoothness, I don't understand why google doesn't implement those bits in aosp code
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I normally have 2 phones one i use and one for a back up. The back up i let my son use to watch cartoons. He was using an E4GT then i had a guy offer me a brand new galaxy nexus for a really good price. So i bought it. Before my son even had w chance with it i put it back in the box to sell. Not only dose my s3 blow that thing away but so dose my E4GT. The phone just seems sluggish i hate the app set up and videos on netflix just took way to long to load. Heres proof so you dont think im a s3 fanboy making up a story. Oh and the camera is horrible on the nexus also
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I normally have 2 phones one i use and one for a back up. The back up i let my son use to watch cartoons. He was using an E4GT then i had a guy offer me a brand new galaxy nexus for a really good price. So i bought it. Before my son even had w chance with it i put it back in the box to sell. Not only dose my s3 blow that thing away but so dose my E4GT. The phone just seems sluggish i hate the app set up and videos on netflix just took way to long to load. Heres proof so you dont think im a s3 fanboy making up a story. Oh and the camera is horrible on the nexus also
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I think your biggest problem is Sprint, not the phones you have
I would have told the CSR that I'll take a phone I can unlock and do whatever I want with over one that they locked down. Tell them to call back when they're offering the developer edition, which will likely never actually see the light of day.

Have you guys tried Jellybean? Do it and then tell me you hate the Nexus...you won't. It's buttery smooth with Franco's kernel and battery life is great. I had an Epic Touch and it was a great phone, but you can't give those things away...they made millions of them and that $99 bogo special doesn't help resale. I put $100 with mine and traded for a 4s and sold it for $400. People are having problems getting $200 for the Epic. Traded another 4s for an Evo lte then for my Nexus. Lte is a good phone but feels like its gonna break in half, plus I had a 1.15 hboot. Nexus' camera isn't the greatest, but it's a phone camera remember...I would however trade my Nexus for an S3
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well if i get the option to change my nex for an S3 id go for it, and flash cm10 (i know you guys are gonna say cm10 is not the same on the nex than on any other phone) but id jus enjoy the slighly better hardware for a bit until the next nexus(es) come out in november, then id be back in the nexus line again

If this is true its not a good sign. If they decide not to carry the next nexus I will likely be moving on. Honestly I would have told them no. To me the s3 is not really much of an upgrade. The only advantage is the processor and camera.
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bmoreboy02 said:
I normally have 2 phones one i use and one for a back up. The back up i let my son use to watch cartoons. He was using an E4GT then i had a guy offer me a brand new galaxy nexus for a really good price. So i bought it. Before my son even had w chance with it i put it back in the box to sell. Not only dose my s3 blow that thing away but so dose my E4GT. The phone just seems sluggish i hate the app set up and videos on netflix just took way to long to load. Heres proof so you dont think im a s3 fanboy making up a story. Oh and the camera is horrible on the nexus also
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yet you're here reading the forums... Just to tell us about how bad it is apparently.

Galaxy Nexus new user

Hey all just want to say, I got this phone for a great deal and although I own a galaxy s3 international I am super impressed with this phone.
Not sure which one to keep now!
How much do you all think this phone is worth since its in perfect condition and have the original box and charger?
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Not much more than around $300, given you can buy it from the Play Store for $350.
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I got it for 150 usd!
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$150 is a steal considering its modding potential & not even a year old. Which one to keep depends on your priorities and whether you need some extra cash. If you're the type that must have the latest & greatest, keep the SGS3. If you want a phone with the best dev support, or you need cash, then keep the GNex and sell the SGS3.

Well bought my gs3 a month ago and love it.
I saw this deal and took a chance on it. I will end up selling it though as my gs3 is better suited for me. Maybe trade this for a nexus 7
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So you came here to start a new thread to let us know you got the phone and will be selling it.
Mmm, okay. Thanks for the great info.

[email protected] said:
So you came here to start a new thread to let us know you got the phone and will be selling it.
Mmm, okay. Thanks for the great info.
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right, im thinking the OP should just stay on the gs3 forum instead of buying the phone to tell us how it isn't as good as a gs3.

First of all no I didn't come here to talk about the s3, I am talking about this gn that I just got today for 150 bucks. Its an amazing device none the less but I do still have my gs3 which I personally like better.
Was looking for some opinions on it. I am going to keep it as a secondary phone plus it has great development capabilities.
Please don't try to make me sound like arsh.
Anyways will look into rooting all that jazz later!
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$150 is a scream'n deal. Nice

This lady was selling it here in Germany because she thought she can't use it in the states or something.
I didn't argue or inquire to much, just gave her 150 cash and got the phone.
Its really nice to Jelly Bean too! The s3 might get it this next week.
With having the nexus I think it will take care of the flashing habit of mine plus I know it will get android updates in the long run versus the s3! So yeah win win for me!
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To Keep the T989 or Not, that is the Question?

I am currently on the Telus network and have been using the Hercules for almost a year now. Fantastic phone, love the community and love all the development that has gone on and evolved with this phone.
I just saw today that Telus is currently offering the Galaxy S 3 for $0.00 on a 3 year contract. This leads to my next question. Should I stick with what I have, or switch my plan and upgrade to the S 3 for free?
Thoughts?

I would stick with the S2. Our phone can be just as fast as the stock S3 with custom ROMS.

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I would stick with the S2. Our phone can be just as fast as the stock S3 with custom ROMS.
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That's very true. My wife has the S3 unrooted and my phone runs smoother, especially on an AOSP ROM.
I wonder how fast the S3 runs on a custom ROM though, I would assume even faster than ours.
I would have to check with the provider though, I think if I still have time on my contract I may have to pay out my device balance to upgrade, if so then there is no point in upgrading. I am content with what I have, but for $0 to upgrade, I would be compelled to do so.

Chochiwpg said:
That's very true. My wife has the S3 unrooted and my phone runs smoother, especially on an AOSP ROM.
I wonder how fast the S3 runs on a custom ROM though, I would assume even faster than ours.
I would have to check with the provider though, I think if I still have time on my contract I may have to pay out my device balance to upgrade, if so then there is no point in upgrading. I am content with what I have, but for $0 to upgrade, I would be compelled to do so.
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Is your phone under-performing? Are you unable to run any apps that you want from the play store? If your answer is no! To any of those questions then I would hold in to the T989 and see what else comes out around the holidays
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rymanh said:
Is your phone under-performing? Are you unable to run any apps that you want from the play store? If your answer is no! To any of those questions then I would hold in to the T989 and see what else comes out around the holidays
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Ya I have zero issues with the T989, love it. Just saw the S3 for $0 and got excited LOL.
Although the Note 2 or the next Nexus device is more interesting to me. Thanks for your response.

I don't think the North American version of the S3 is enough of a hardware upgrade to sign a 3 year contract on, especially with more impressive devices on the horizon. If there isn't anything concrete about a Nexus phone on T-Mo or AT&T by the time the Note 2 drops, I'll probably grab that.
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Chochiwpg said:
I am currently on the Telus network and have been using the Hercules for almost a year now. Fantastic phone, love the community and love all the development that has gone on and evolved with this phone.
I just saw today that Telus is currently offering the Galaxy S 3 for $0.00 on a 3 year contract. This leads to my next question. Should I stick with what I have, or switch my plan and upgrade to the S 3 for free?
Thoughts?
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I have the s3... and when I bought it, T-Mobile asked if I wanted to trade in my s2 for 150 credit and I said HELL NO so keep the s2. It's a hell of a phone
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Chochiwpg said:
Ya I have zero issues with the T989, love it. Just saw the S3 for $0 and got excited LOL.
Although the Note 2 or the next Nexus device is more interesting to me. Thanks for your response.
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3 year contract is too rich for my blood
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3 year contract is too rich for my blood
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I signed a 2 year contract....
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elesbb said:
I signed a 2 year contract....
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3 year contract is too rich for my blood
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I have NO CONTRACT! xD

Despite how much or how little you can get another phone for if you feel like a change then do it. If I had an opportunity to get an S3 for $0 I would definitely do it no question! In another year or two the S2 is going to be ancient anyways and despite what anybody says, they're all going to upgrade eventually as technology gets better.
What's the worst?? You'll sign a 3 year contract..... Is that it??? Unless you're going to switch carriers anytime soon that shouldn't even be an issue.
The decision is all yours but if it was me.... I would HANDS DOWN!!

[Moved]Upgrade soon[Help.Plz&Ty]

Hello all!
It'd be nice to get some guidance on my upgrade (Yes, i know some just think.. "aww ****, to hell with all these ppls upgrade posts" so if that person is you, don't bother givin me **** for moving on. everyone does. thanks.)
First of all,
It sucks balls to leave this awesome community.
I've learned a sh*t-ton about my Epic and many other things from some very respected people, who all friggen rock. lol.
Soo, onto my topic & small dilemma.
The upgrade date is Dec. 1st, 2012. Although, I love the style & feel of my Epic, I may be heading towards something a bit different. I have gone down to the Sprint store and checked out some really cool devices but I'm kind of sitting here scratching my head because I'm very picky, luckily though, I was (offf coursee) drawn to the Galaxy S III.
Given its lightening fast 1.5GHz dual-core processors,2100 mAh Lithium Ion battery (9hrs talk time), beautiful (yet kinda big) display (4.8" to be exact), the JB OS, 16/32GB memory, 2GB RAM and other things here and there. Now, the Note II, damn dude, talk about a big display. That one takes the cake. Idk if I could really be happy/satisfied with such a monster display ... 5.5" ?? & I know thats not THAT much bigger than the S III but in hand you'll see the difference.
On the other hand, theS Pen™, 3100 mAh Lithium Ion battery (15hrs talk time), 1.6 GHz Samsung Exynos Quad-core processors alone sounds damn good to me. The only thing that bothers me (obviously) is the bigger display.. So I'm considering other devices because these 2 devices give me a headache sometimes lol.
Anyway, my options & opinions are open for anything.. I'm not tooo picky and my mind is NOT set on just those 2 phones.. I was just throwing them out there because I like 'em both. 
One thing..
Don't even think about mentioning the iPhone's,  that is one phone I'd just piss on nd save the p.o.s as a weapon against the zombies, then let those retards have at it (hopefully piss on it too.)
So, apart from that, I'd like to hear some input from you guys n gals.
&maybe even whoever has upgraded from the Epic and is happy with their pick.. Your wisdom, knowledge & opinions are appreciated! either way its all good so let me know!  Thank you in advance.
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Why not still stick with keyboards? America variants of S3 ALL SUCKS to me. Now on market you can have LG Mach, Moto Photon Q and (later) Verizon Stratosphere 2... And if I were you I would definitely first consider a Nexus 4 (all powerful and better than S3, though have to wait for a bit)
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AndyYan said:
Why not still stick with keyboards? America variants of S3 ALL SUCKS to me. Now on market you can have LG Mach, Moto Photon Q and (later) Verizon Stratosphere 2... And if I were you I would definitely first consider a Nexus 4 (all powerful and better than S3, though have to wait for a bit)
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Trust me bro my eyes have been open for some decent devices with physical keyboards that have at least like dual processors, so far I haven't seen much.
Prolly because I have Sprint nd Sprint doesn't have the biggest selection of pretty good phones (like the Nexus). I wish. I don't see many disadvantages with getting the SGSIII, imo. But everybody feels different.
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Your best bet is still the 2 threads in General that I recommended to you. But the S3 is awesome but you will miss the keyboard for a few months. Samsung seems to have listened and fixed everything we complained about of both Epics S and S2.
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Yes I've been reading through those threads the last couple days or so. Its hard to say, because if Id like to keep the physical keyboard then, to my knowledge, I have one choice: Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE. Unless I were to go with the S III. Are you happy with the S III?
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Jackbenimble said:
Yes I've been reading through those threads the last couple days or so. Its hard to say, because if Id like to keep the physical keyboard then, to my knowledge, I have one choice: Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE. Unless I were to go with the S III. Are you happy with the S III?
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I am very happy with the S3. It is light years ahead of the Epic. I will not lie and say I don't miss my keyboard but the voice to text is really very good and getting used to the on screen keyboard in landscape.

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I am very happy with the S3. It is light years ahead of the Epic. I will not lie and say I don't miss my keyboard but the voice to text is really very good and getting used to the on screen keyboard in landscape.
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Yeah, exactly, on one side of the coin it's new improved technologies and all. Then on the other, there's no keyboard but I figure i'll get used to that.
Kenny, I believe your just the man for guidance here lol. You have great knowledge on this and you switched from the Epic to the SIII. Like I said in my op, I'm looking for input from someone who has done that.
So I suppose i'm asking you if you think the SIII might be the one for me.. ?
Since your happy with the switch and you've been a big help from the start with me.
Thank you.
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Plus, I came across this thread: Sprint offers SIII for $49 on Black Friday...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34349652
Although, this is before my upgrade, could I just simply go in and buy the phone and activate it on my upgrade day (Dec. 1st) ??
lol don't really kno how that works.
Thanks.
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Jackbenimble said:
Plus, I came across this thread: Sprint offers SIII for $49 on Black Friday...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34349652
Although, this is before my upgrade, could I just simply go in and buy the phone and activate it on my upgrade day (Dec. 1st) ??
lol don't really kno how that works.
Thanks.
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No. They can't give you that price without an eligible upgrade line. You will get used to the keyboard or lack there of. The phone is truly amazing with 4 times the RAM and 16 times the phone storage plus an available sd card slot. When I got it all I did was root and run stock for a month because if was so damn fast and smooth. You won't be disappointed. Call Sprint to see if you can move your upgrade up a week.
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No. They can't give you that price without an eligible upgrade line. You will get used to the keyboard or lack there of. The phone is truly amazing with 4 times the RAM and 16 times the phone storage plus an available sd card slot. When I got it all I did was root and run stock for a month because if was so damn fast and smooth. You won't be disappointed. Call Sprint to see if you can move your upgrade up a week.
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I called and got it figured out. I think tmrw my upgrade will be eligible if I pay the $50. If I send my Epic to them, they said I'll get $28 for it and the $50 will be billed to my sprint account next pay. So, basically, if I go for it, I'll be paying $72 for the early upgrade and a new SIII not bad eh? It sounds like a deal. I can't imagine 4x the RAM lol that is a huge improvement, not to mention the other awesome specs and features that come with it.
It very well may be the SGSIII for me... Hey and if it is maybe Ill be bugging you even more for help
Im sure I'll decide to root it and flash a nice stock rom.
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Jackbenimble said:
I called and got it figured out. I think tmrw my upgrade will be eligible if I pay the $50. If I send my Epic to them, they said I'll get $28 for it and the $50 will be billed to my sprint account next pay. So, basically, if I go for it, I'll be paying $72 for the early upgrade and a new SIII not bad eh? It sounds like a deal. I can't imagine 4x the RAM lol that is a huge improvement, not to mention the other awesome specs and features that come with it.
It very well may be the SGSIII for me... Hey and if it is maybe Ill be bugging you even more for help
Im sure I'll decide to root it and flash a nice stock rom.
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Hmmm...I may release something this weekend over there and let The People support it as they have here. The Epic community are the best.

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Hmmm...I may release something this weekend over there and let The People support it as they have here. The Epic community are the best.
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can you send me a link to the sprint version? there are so many variants here im scared to go to the wrong forum for the s3

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can you send me a link to the sprint version? there are so many variants here im scared to go to the wrong forum for the s3
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Start with JellyBomb if you like lots of blue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34457819
Or prerooted stock here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34451043
Or any ROM in that development forum. I hope to finish mine by Sunday.

seeQUOTE=kennyglass123;34459241]Start with JellyBomb if you like lots of blue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34457819
Or prerooted stock here:
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I'm antsy to see it lol. If you decide to develop it that is.
Yeah I checked out those two, theyre kind of similar but I really like them both.
Well, I get it tomorrow. I'll be all over the SIII forums, trying to root, flash, etc.
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It is all organized and of course qbking has videos for all.
I can't decompile systemui to edit currently.
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It is all organized and of course qbking has videos for all.
I can't decompile systemui to edit currently.
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I know, I've already watched a couple on rooting it. QBKing is always my guide with anything new to do lol. Eesh, take your time, I how it works out for you.
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I got it! Will start pulling system and packaging into a flashable tomorrow.
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I got it! Will start pulling system and packaging into a flashable tomorrow.
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Outstanding! I knew you'd figure it out, your the mastermind of operations! haha
I LUCKILY received my SIII today, at first they told me they were sold out and I got there an hour after they opened! No one had even gone there and gotten one yet... AND THEY WERE SOLD OUT?! wtf?..
So, since they love me oh so dearly there, they had a couple stashed away and grabbed one for me. Like I said, luckily. lol
I had a question though, maybe you have the answer lol, do you know if the SIII is root-able withoutt Odin via starting the Odin flash counter ? Or should I not worry about it and just buy a usb jig when the time comes?
Thanks Kenny
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I got it! Will start pulling system and packaging into a flashable tomorrow.
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I will find out in a couple of hours if this will be my first S3 Rom keeping fingers crossed.

Jackbenimble said:
Outstanding! I knew you'd figure it out, your the mastermind of operations! haha
I LUCKILY received my SIII today, at first they told me they were sold out and I got there an hour after they opened! No one had even gone there and gotten one yet... AND THEY WERE SOLD OUT?! wtf?..
So, since they love me oh so dearly there, they had a couple stashed away and grabbed one for me. Like I said, luckily. lol
I had a question though, maybe you have the answer lol, do you know if the SIII is root-able withoutt Odin via starting the Odin flash counter ? Or should I not worry about it and just buy a usb jig when the time comes?
Thanks Kenny
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Use Odin to root then Triangle Away to reset the flash counter.

[Q] Planning an upgrade!

Let me start off with saying sorry if this is the wrong thread/forum to locate this:
I have an upgrade with AT&T that I can use and I am highly interested in the Galaxy S3, however I am more cautious than my last upgrade because I previously upgraded to the Nokia Lumia 900 and just a few weeks later, they released no windows 8 upgrade, etc for it. I am worried that if I plan to get the S3 somehow I will miss out on the next S4. I guess what I am asking is should I wait or go ahead with the upgrade. I am interested in it now, because I can get it for 149.99 and get a free $50 dollar credit to the google play store. Any advice would be great, thanks!

The S3 is a great phone with really good dev support. The S4 hasn't even been announced yet so that means it's going to be over 6 months before the US ever sees it. If I were you I would get the S3 now. At $150 +$50 play store credit that is a pretty decent deal.
We just got 4.1 jellybean and 4.2 (I think) is looking promising, hopefully. I mean, we still have approximately a year left of support from Sammy.
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d3athsd00r said:
The S3 is a great phone with really good dev support. The S4 hasn't even been announced yet so that means it's going to be over 6 months before the US ever sees it. If I were you I would get the S3 now. At $150 +$50 play store credit that is a pretty decent deal.
We just got 4.1 jellybean and 4.2 (I think) is looking promising, hopefully. I mean, we still have approximately a year left of support from Sammy.
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I am really tempted to, because I've fallen in love with android, I got interested when I bought a S2 skyrocket of ebay and really am enjoying it. That's good news about 4.2, it looks awesome.

Wait for s4 its comin in april
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Florad77 said:
Wait for s4 its comin in april
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If any kind of SIV is releasing in April, it would be the international version, and even that is highly unlikely.
An announcement of the international version might come in April, but I highly doubt that the U.S variants will be in stores before June at the earliest.

HiTideBlastoise said:
Let me start off with saying sorry if this is the wrong thread/forum to locate this:
I have an upgrade with AT&T that I can use and I am highly interested in the Galaxy S3, however I am more cautious than my last upgrade because I previously upgraded to the Nokia Lumia 900 and just a few weeks later, they released no windows 8 upgrade, etc for it. I am worried that if I plan to get the S3 somehow I will miss out on the next S4. I guess what I am asking is should I wait or go ahead with the upgrade. I am interested in it now, because I can get it for 149.99 and get a free $50 dollar credit to the google play store. Any advice would be great, thanks!
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I've been enjoying the GS3 for half a year now; excellent phone. As others have said, the S3 won't go obsolete anytime soon. If you can, see if they have the Nexus 4. Really digging that one

laserlight959 said:
I've been enjoying the GS3 for half a year now; excellent phone. As others have said, the S3 won't go obsolete anytime soon. If you can, see if they have the Nexus 4. Really digging that one
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Ive heard bad things from a few people about the N4. Mainly build quality and battery life for starters.
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d3athsd00r said:
Ive heard bad things from a few people about the N4. Mainly build quality and battery life for starters.
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Really??? Then again, I've just been reading reviews and haven't actually seen someone with an one. But from what I see, the build quality looks excellent... only downside is the inability to change the battery/back cover at ease. Not sure about the battery life though :S

I work at att and we were told that s4 might be different names and slightly different hardware per carrier like they did with the first galaxy line
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I just made the upgrade myself from the skyrocket to the g3. So far i like the g3 just got it today so havent played with it too much. I couldnt pass up the deal i got it for 50 bucks.

Florad77 said:
Wait for s4 its comin in april
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madmax49201 said:
I just made the upgrade myself from the skyrocket to the g3. So far i like the g3 just got it today so havent played with it too much. I couldnt pass up the deal i got it for 50 bucks.
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May I ask how?

J2DAe said:
I work at att and we were told that s4 might be different names and slightly different hardware per carrier like they did with the first galaxy line
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If that's the case, I will most definitely not be purchasing it. I can only imagine the update delays when there are multiple carrier variants floating around. In fact, I think I'm done with carrier-branded phones altogether. As noted by another user, the GS3 is not going to become obsolete any time soon, so I may just hold out until the next Nexus, in hopes that it'll come with LTE. ::fingers crossed::

I think I am going to get it, best chance is now!
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